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Pastors Source

Theology of Divorce?

Found this elsewhere:

PreacherBruce said:

As you have said, I am seeking a church, not a debate. I agree with you that if people want to discuss the divorce and remarriage issue (which is an extremely important issue) in depth, a separate thread would be appropriate. I would be willing to participate in this as time permits, but I know from experience that this subject can attract contentious arguments if not handled in a Christ-like manner. I think that there would need to be a commitment on the part of those involved to maintain a godly, courteous attitude.

Thanks!
So is divorce a theological issue
Is divorce the unpardonable sin
Does divorce and re-marriage keep a man from every being a pastor, deacon, teacher - ect
May a man be a pastor if he is divorced, but not re-married?
Should a church ask about a prospective church member if he is divorced?
What leadership positions may a divorced (re-married or not) person hold in a church.
Is an annulment the same as a divorce for this purpose?
If your church has a strict policy on divorce, then later a pastor wants to loosen it some - what would you do?

any other points to bring up?

Do not feel obligated to answer all questions

But please - do respect Pastor Bruce final sentence in the quote above.

As you have said, I am seeking a church, not a debate. I agree with you that if people want to discuss the divorce and remarriage issue (which is an extremely important issue) in depth, a separate thread would be appropriate. I would be willing to participate in this as time permits, but I know from experience that this subject can attract contentious arguments if not handled in a Christ-like manner. I think that there would need to be a commitment on the part of those involved to maintain a godly, courteous attitude.

Thanks!
So is divorce a theological issue
Is divorce the unpardonable sin
Does divorce and re-marriage keep a man from every being a pastor, deacon, teacher - ect
May a man be a pastor if he is divorced, but not re-married?
Should a church ask about a prospective church member if he is divorced?
What leadership positions may a divorced (re-married or not) person hold in a church.
Is an annulment the same as a divorce for this purpose?
If your church has a strict policy on divorce, then later a pastor wants to loosen it some - what would you do?

any other points to bring up?

Do not feel obligated to answer all questions

But please - do respect Pastor Bruce final sentence in the quote above.

Open for discussion

The way I always heard it, "the husband of one wife" simply means "one wife at a time".

As far as divorce and re-marriage in the life of a pastor, I don't believe it is a good testimony. If he can't rule his own home, how can he rule the House of God?